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fending

The word “fending” has 2 syllables: fend-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛn.dɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for fending?

In the thesaurus, “fending” has 30 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fending along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fending

Antonyms for fending

  • assailing
  • assaulting
  • attacking
  • besetting
  • besieging
  • bombarding
  • capitulating
  • caving
  • overrunning
  • storming
  • submitting
  • yielding

Meanings of fending

  • verb
    1. To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
    2. (except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).

Example Sentences

  • The cat was fending off a group of stray dogs in the alley.
  • She spent years fending for herself in a competitive industry.
  • The knight was skillfully fending off his enemies with his sword.
  • He’s always fending off negative thoughts with optimism.
  • They were busy fending for food after getting stranded.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fending, such as: assailing, assaulting, attacking, averting, battling, besetting, besieging.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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